Þorvaldur Þórðarson
Þorvaldur Þórðarson is a prominent Icelandic volcanologist known for his research on volcanic activity and related geological phenomena. Recently, he has been in the news discussing signs of magma movement beneath the Sundhnúkagígar volcanic system, indicating potential volcanic eruptions in the near future. His observations include variations in GPS measurements and increased seismic activity in the area, which he correlates with the movement of magma.
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Þorvaldur Þórðarson, a professor of volcanology, believes that the most likely scenario is that it will end with an eruption but not quite soon.
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Iceland· 2025-09-26Þorvaldur Þórðarson, a volcanologist, warns that an eruption in Ljósufjöllum may be expected soon due to increased seismic activity.
Íbúarnir vilja svör og upplýsingarIceland· 2025-07-31
Þorvaldur Þórðarson, a professor of volcanology, expects that an eruption in the Ljósufjall system on Snæfellsnes is imminent.
Telur ekki langt í eldgos á SnæfellsnesiIceland· 2025-07-29Þorvaldur Þórðarson, a volcanologist, believes that the volcanic eruption at Sundhnúkagígaröð is likely coming to an end.
Gosið í andarslitrunum og hrinunni mögulega að ljúkaIceland· 2025-07-25Þorvaldur Þórðarson is a volcanologist who discusses the ongoing volcanic gas emissions affecting the capital region.
Gosmóðan gæti hangið yfir í allt að tíu daga til viðbótarIceland· 2025-07-21Þorvaldur Þórðarson, a professor of volcanology at the University of Iceland, warns against flights when the amount of sulfuric acid in the air is high.
Nýtt kort sýnir brennisteinsmökkinn: „Oft staðið á tæpu“Iceland· 2025-07-18Þorvaldur Þórðarson, a volcanologist, discusses the volcanic activity in Iceland and its implications.
„Hún mun gjósa og við höfum lært að lifa með henni“Iceland· 2025-06-25Þorvaldur Þórðarson, a volcanologist, discusses the potential for volcanic activity in the Reykjanesskaginn area.
Sundhnúkar kannski að verða bensínlausirIceland· 2025-06-24Þorvaldur Þórðarson, a professor of volcanology, mentioned that magma movements cannot be ruled out in the area.
Um 1.700 skjálftar hafa mælstIceland· 2025-05-15
Þorvaldur Þórðarson, a professor in volcanology, discussed the possibility of magma movements in the area.
Enn skelfur GrímseyIceland· 2025-05-15
Þorvaldur Þórðarson is a volcanologist discussing the possibility of magma movements in the Tjörnes fracture zone near Grímsey.
Geta ekki útilokað kvikuhreyfingarIceland· 2025-05-13Þorvaldur Þórðarson, a volcanologist, believes it is possible that the events at the Sundhnúkagígaröð are tapering off.
„Finnst þetta vera í rólegheitunum að fjara út“Iceland· 2025-04-28Þorvaldur Þórðarson is a volcanologist discussing the ongoing land uplift under Svartsengi following the recent volcanic activity.
„Gæti verið búið á Sundhnúkareininni“Iceland· 2025-04-09Þorvaldur Þórðarson is a professor of volcanology discussing recent seismic activity.
Gætum átt von á óvæntum atburðumIceland· 2025-04-03Þorvaldur Þórðarson, a volcanologist, commented on the seismic activity at Reykjanestá.
Tíu skjálftar yfir þremur að stærðIceland· 2025-04-02Þorvaldur Þórðarson is a professor of volcanology who comments on the seismic activity at Reykjanestá.
Gæti leitt til eldgoss við ReykjanestáIceland· 2025-04-02Þorvaldur Þórðarson, a volcanologist, is not convinced that the magma has moved very far north as interpreted by the Meteorological Office.
Ekki sannfærður um túlkun VeðurstofunnarIceland· 2025-04-02
Þorvaldur Þórðarson is a professor of volcanology who believes that tectonic movements are likely causing the earthquakes.
Ekkert lát á skjálftavirkni við ReykjanesbrautIceland· 2025-04-01Þorvaldur Þórðarson is a professor of volcanology discussing the current volcanic activity.
„Ég held að því sé að ljúka núna“Iceland· 2025-04-01Þorvaldur Þórðarson is a volcanologist who commented on the volcanic activity near Grindavík.
„Átti von á öflugra gosi í byrjun“Iceland· 2025-04-01Þorvaldur Þórðarson is a volcanologist discussing the unpredictability of future eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
Forsendur brostnarIceland· 2025-03-26Þorvaldur Þórðarson is a volcanologist discussing the seismic activity near Grímsey.
Skjálftarnir líklega tektónískirIceland· 2025-03-26Þorvaldur Þórðarson, a volcanologist, sees indications that magma is already moving in the ground beneath the Sundhnúkagígaröð.
Vísbendingar um að kvika sé þegar farin af staðIceland· 2025-03-16